They actually went up in price, used. Kinda similar to what happened with the R6 when the R7 took its place. That's why I went with a 500 over a 400. Would have cost me more for the 400s I was looking at.
@@FablePenDragonthe 500 will smoke the 400 from a stop! It’s embarrassing! I’ve seen it! So, not sure what you mean by crappy? Its fuel mapping is completely different and has a lot of power down low. A lot better than the 400.
Keyless ignition List video: This is everything wrong with modern motorcycles!!! Give away bike review: this is a really cool feature to give to beginners
I feel like theres a big difference in modern bikes made for experienced riders and biked made to influence people who have never ridden to get one. Alot of these features attract beginners attention and the value per dollar seems better, where more experienced riders care much more about the bikes character and ability than its flare. And since the A2 class of bikes is all held to a point by law the only thing to really differentiate beginner sport bikes is the flare and interesting features/selling points
Had the 400, sold it (got a damn good price before those values drop) and just got the same 500 40th anniversary as yammie. It really is worth the upgrade, many things noticeable, the increased midrange is massively noticeable. TFT dash is awesome, this paint is killer (lots of people have stopped to notice it just in the first few days I’ve owned it), even the bigger windshield and fairing make a big difference at higher speed. Love it. Will be hitting the track with it soon. Only downgrade is the ridiculous keyless ignition. That sucks completely.
I have the red version of this bike and all I want to do is ride. I have had a few bikes over the years, all great, but for some reason I really feel relaxed and love riding this thing. Thinking about getting the 650 as well.
nooo don't get 650, save money . its heavier , similar speed, torq, both can highway . this light waaay more fun. 650 waay old, heavy. if extra money buy harley instead of 650...
If you can afford it buy the 650l. I bought x4 40th anniversary bikes recently and about to be 5 with the 25 650l KRT. You only live once bro. You do what you think is best
Back in 1987 when the first one came out I was racing an FZ600 at Willow Springs and during a practice session a guy with a brand new Ninja 500 blew up his motor right in front of me in turn 5 and he dumped oil through the race line. Luckily I was able to avoid it. After they cleaned it up it was actually the first time I had ever ridden through a cleaned up oil spot and was impressed how good that stuff worked even way back then. They had a 450 class but, I think the guy had to ride in the 600 class so was not as competitive when everyone else was on FZ's Hurricanes and Ninja 600's. Even the CheapPZ 550 was faster of course.
Bike here is a 40th anniversary. We have 2 of the 40th anniversary 500's (wife rides with me on 500 and hers has heated grips so I ride hers lol). So far 500 hit 190kmh+ which is beating friends 400 top speed. In Australia we get the Euro 5 45hp not the 51 hp you guys get 😢. (Can't wait for the warranty to finish)
I put a deposit down on one after seeing how highly you thought of the 400, and then shortly after, you released a video criticizing the concept and spec of the 500. I was concerned I'd made a bad purchase for my first bike. 4 months later, this video comes out and It's on the nose. I want something I can learn on, but I don't want it to shout 'baby bike.' I want something with usable power in town. It's got that in spades. You never feel like you're in the wrong gear when you roll on the throttle. I didn't know it at the time, but after riding the thing every chance I got, I want a first bike that I can ride on for a couple hours without my back hurting. Yeah, a 180 twin isn't the most exciting sounding thing, but with a slip-on the 500 pops and burbles. It's got a bit of character. Does the 400 do the same?
My mom bought one as a learner bike about 15 years ago. It was great for that purpose and actually had a quite a bit of get up and go. I think I rode it more than she did, such a fun bike.
Could you explain why you think the 400 is any better in the twistys than the 500? When the 500 can actually pick up speed quicker than the 400 with the lower power band. You kept speaking as if this is a boring bike for touring and the 400 is a more sporty better bike. I’ve raced a 400 and I smoke it off the line every single time. Not throwing shade just genuinely curious. Im sure im over looking something.
OOOOFFFFFF he got the BEST COLOUR WAY!!! I want that! I will be straight up, doesn't matter how advance these displays are getting, I still wobble the bike to check the fuel level to this day! LOL it's a habbit
LOVE this bike. The only thing that is stopping me from getting this compared to a sv 650 is the price. Used ninja 400's and 500's are always spendy since they're in high demand. Something like an SV 650 is more viable for somebody like me who doesn't want to spend 4 grand on a bike.
@@maomekat2369 as my first bike I'm going with a sv 650. No doubt I'll end up getting a nicer bike but to start I would prefer not to spend 6-8k on a bike from a dealership
Zack courts said the same thing about the 500, a small touring bike. He was told that’s ridiculous, but if that’s what people are feeling then that’s what they are feeling.
Might be worth mentioning that the USB port for both the Ninja and the Z500 SE are Type C to lighting USB. I just bought the Z500 SE and nowhere in the owner's manual does it mention the USB type or the Rideology code. Rideology code is 83354 for both the Ninja 500 and Z500.
Literally just had Oxford heated grips fitted and has it made a difference with night rides. (I'll be fitting same to other bike instead of trying a different brand.) Oxford get hot enough that you can't hold grips on full heat I've ridden both 400 vs 500 and I prefer the 500. I have never raced on track though. For the streets in Australia the 500 (451) is quicker especially off the line. Some how I'm over 6kmh more on top end than friend with 400. 500 also feels little smoother when changing gears. No complaints from myself on the SE 500
It's sounding pretty redundant to their 400. I think they should scrap it and focus on a 600 class Triple to try and compete with the absolutely gorgeous Daytona 660 :-)
Been looking at this bike for my first bike, been doing dirtbike for abit but I can't wait till spring 😊 might have to fly to pick the bike up bit it's all good
Bro I paid extra $1350 interstate delivery on a 500 and $950 interstate delivery on my other 500. If you really want the bike then don't let anything or anyone stop you I don't have any regrets and now wife got licence and is riding one of the 40th 500 bikes (she has airbag clothes for both of our peace of mind 😂). Hopefully you get your bike soon 👍 from Australia
Some would say this is "slow" bike but most highways in Europe are limited to 130 kph, it's not even legal to speed 200 kph, outside of the German Autobahn (some sections of it have no speed limit). Sports bikes that hit 300 kph should only be used to full potential on race tracks, public roads are unsafe for such.
I have this 40th edition bike. I also have the new Eliminator and a V-Max. This bike will do 60 mph in right about five seconds, without needing a pro to do it. And from there it will cruise steadily right up to 100 smoothly. Easily faster than the majority of cars on the road. And it feels solid doing it. Slices through the air and feels planted the entire time. The Eliminator climbs very slowly above 75 and doesn't feel nearly as planted. So the bike is plenty fast by any normal riding standard. Can my V-Max technically beat it? Of course, but by how much realistically for normal people riding normal roads? And only then in a straight line. So it's tiring to hear people talking about what bikes are 'faster', when 95 percent of people will never require anything faster, and couldn't even begin to push this bike to it's true limits through the twisties. More bike than most normal people shopping this class will ever need. Imho.
They always make euro versions on the high end bikes that are better than ours. Why not make a US version on the entry level likes for the US that don’t have to meet A2 so at least can have a little something special on the smaller motors 🤷🏻♂️
Im a smol guy maybe 5'5''. This is the bike I've been looking at as a first bike alas I won't be able to do anything bike related for a year or two and who knows what'll be on the market then.
I just checked Kawasaki/ They have 3 categories in this area: Sport, Supersport, and Hypersport. The 500 is in the Sport category. The 400 is in the Supersport category
writing this before i actually watch the video. its a great starter bike. ive had mine since april. been loving it since day one. i can see myself getting a bigger bike soon, but im still keeping this one for local rides and around town. i can easily do highway speeds and i [jokingly] can leave my buddy on his 300 easily. but its still a small bike and has its limits. 7/10 imo. edit: after watching the video, yeah. its great all around bike. its nothing special in in racing vs cruising, but for a bike thats fun to cruise around on but can still "get it" when you want to, this is the bike for you. also hell yeah, props for having the same 7/10 for rating. lol.
yup so limited for twice a week 9-5 job rider . better buy a 12k$ 1000 or 636 with cramped riding position , high insurance while literally still having same 0-60 on street...but hey man points when your friend asks is that a 600cc...
Australia is completely sold out in this bike. Dealer even screwed me over (Last week) Luckily I had already purchased x2 from interstate and didn't miss out. We're happy as days ago second 500 40th bike arrived (Furious at Peter Steven's Geelong for selling my 40th anniversary 500 after calling me saying it's there. I cancelled my 650l krt order because of that. Days later no 500 bike to be found 💯🤬 idiots) I really love the 40th anniversary looks and literally the only reason I bought bikes recently (couple 500, zx4rr and zx6r all 40th anniversary)
NINJA 500 REVS TO 11700. NINJA 400 REVS TO 12500 You trade higher revs for stroke but to say the ninja 500 revs to 10500....no. Also a tune from 2 wheel dyno works with a pipe and velocity stacks it pulls to 10700 rpms before it drops off 58 hp.
$8,200 OTD? Here in Sydney the same bike is $10,314 Aussie dollars, or around $6,940 in Freedom bucks. And this is one of the most expensive States in Australia to buy a new vehicle. Only Darwin is more expensive at $10,535 ($7,086 USD). You can get the Ninja 500 SE 40th Anniversary Edition for as little as $9,976 ($6,710 USD) if you're willing to live in Adelaide. Yes, we're a little closer to Thailand, but I don't think that shipping to the US is over $1,200 USD more than shipping to Australia.
Have you actually tried buying one lol. I paid extra $1300 delivery on one and $950 on the other one. $10350 min and good luck buying one Team Moto Epping added $2000 for tail tidy and a slip on
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 I did look at buying one here in Sydney. The dealers I contacted here had stock but wouldn't budge on the $10,314 asking price, but they certainly weren't asking for more than Kawasaki's advertised ride away price. If you paid more than the ride away price listed on Kawasaki's website for your area then I'd be contacting Fair Trading in your State because that's illegal, at least here in NSW it is. I ended up getting a run out deal on the 2023 Svartpilen 401 instead. Brand new for $6,771 ride away. I couldn't resist at that price.
Really sucks you cant lane filter in the US lmao. Even though it has no disadvantages at all. Car drivers fail to see lane filtering just makes traffic flow faster. Hate to be at the back if there are riders in front of me who don’t lane filter because they are counted as 1 whole car (per two riders). And i must wait for them to move before I can. When they lane filter though and go straight to the front, they still don’t impede the speed of the car in the front of the line for some reason. So its literally a win win situation for the biker and the cars behind the biker. Only people who hate this are those who dont check their mirrors before swerving. Because if they get surprised by bikers who filter lanes, then they don’t deserve to drive even if bikers don’t exist
Yammie my guy I need to know the best beginner naked bikes. I’m new and taking the MSF this month. I’m thinking either the KTM Duke 390 or to avoid the urge/need to upgrade later im considering the Yamaha MT-07. HELP PLEASE BIG YAMSTERR 🔥🙏🏼
surprise surprise n500 with 180 firing order have better grunt and midrange than rs457 with 270 firing order not be much though ok accroding to couple dyno run theyr basically the same to 5 k rpm n500 start be stronger from 5,5 k rpm and up but its cos manufactory setup it in such way firing order have nothing to do reallly with strong or weak lowend 🤭👌🏻 + yea i agree yamaha must make r4 os cos its 42 hp dont hold pace top bike in this class like ninja 400 ninja 500 rs 457 cfmoto 450 ss and something else there 👌🏻
With the CF Moto 450 you get much more bike for the coin. If this 500SE would be from BMW, you would have said it is boring and has no character at all.
They're both touring bikes with 2 cyl, if that's what you want. In that price range I'd get an old Daytona, Striple or cbr650 or literally anything with more than 2 cyl on the used market.
Same boat as I'm on a Ninja 300 still. Definitely going to go for the Ninja 650, as you probably should too. It's more comfortable, has more torque, the ergos are great, barely a little more than the 500, and it'll make for a better experience for longer rides on the highway. Plus they sound good above 5k rpms, the 500 sounds like my 300. You just get a little better.. everything with the 650. Plus you're definitely more likely to keep it much longer than the 400/500cc bikes. Just my humble opinion.
Solid bikes, but i hate the lawnmower idle, and the way they sound when riding. I think the only way to address it is to change the header. Kawasaki buts that goofy little tumor looking thing right before the o2 sensor and I think it's what gives it the sound it has. (the putter sounds) The engines great until about 70mph and then it's a long drawn out acceleration, and comes with a built in economy shift buzzer on your male bits around 5K rpm. Because after a few minutes of that buzzing/vibrating at 5k it's just annoying. Capable of interstate riding, but the weight being so light can make it very interesting depending on whats passing you or your passing!
Does this mean Yam will stop dunking on the CBR500R so much since what he described about the this bike being a baby sport touring bike and all rounder is exactly what the Honda has been this ENTIRE time. I don't really care, but just found it funny considering how much he has dunked on the 500R in the past and then seemed ok with this bike.
I think the weight and price of the CBR500R make it a less attractive option vs thr ninja with no redeeming qualities, I can't make an argument for a CB500 vs a 650 class bike for the same money and weight or a smaller bike that's more nimble and cheaper.
@samoksner Looking at the prices here in Canada for new, yeah Honda is more expensive. 500R about 1300-2200 more expensive depending which Kawasaki 500 you look at, so that's fair. The Kawi 650 is only about $700 more than the 500R, so totally valid. Though at that point I'd spend the extra $2000 for Honda's 650 as I think their 650 is the much better product. However Kawasaki does make good value propositions, so fair enough. I bought my 500R starter back in the day used, so didn't take that big financial hit on it.
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MUST BUY/TRY. no one can complain for price... 50 hp, 0-60, 4.2 sec literally ppl now spoiled with this cheap, revvable, fast machine compared to unreliability exp heavy bikes before ...
The best part of the new 500 being released is the ninja 400s are gonna drop in price and still be the best starter bike.
Exactly!
Damn they went from a 4 tò a 2 cyl bike
Obviousely every sport lover Will now buy the 400 for cheap and let go the crappy 500
They actually went up in price, used. Kinda similar to what happened with the R6 when the R7 took its place. That's why I went with a 500 over a 400. Would have cost me more for the 400s I was looking at.
@@FablePenDragon the 400 only has 2 cyl too
@@FablePenDragonthe 500 will smoke the 400 from a stop! It’s embarrassing! I’ve seen it! So, not sure what you mean by crappy? Its fuel mapping is completely different and has a lot of power down low. A lot better than the 400.
Bought one last Monday, it’s my 1st bike and I absolutely love it.
Bought mine last Tuesday as my first bike. Only rode it over the weekend so far, but I've been having a blast!
Keyless ignition
List video: This is everything wrong with modern motorcycles!!!
Give away bike review: this is a really cool feature to give to beginners
😂😂😂😂
I feel like theres a big difference in modern bikes made for experienced riders and biked made to influence people who have never ridden to get one. Alot of these features attract beginners attention and the value per dollar seems better, where more experienced riders care much more about the bikes character and ability than its flare. And since the A2 class of bikes is all held to a point by law the only thing to really differentiate beginner sport bikes is the flare and interesting features/selling points
one video is a more general view and the other is his personal opinion. but still youre right
Be careful while you’re testing it out. I want it to be in pristine condition when I win the giveaway.
hhhh its unbreakable
Hope u do win this is a great bike Good luck 🍀
Had the 400, sold it (got a damn good price before those values drop) and just got the same 500 40th anniversary as yammie. It really is worth the upgrade, many things noticeable, the increased midrange is massively noticeable. TFT dash is awesome, this paint is killer (lots of people have stopped to notice it just in the first few days I’ve owned it), even the bigger windshield and fairing make a big difference at higher speed. Love it. Will be hitting the track with it soon. Only downgrade is the ridiculous keyless ignition. That sucks completely.
I have the naked Z400 version and I love it. It's all about being in the right gear. Added some affordable mods. No regrets!
Naaaa
I have the red version of this bike and all I want to do is ride. I have had a few bikes over the years, all great, but for some reason I really feel relaxed and love riding this thing. Thinking about getting the 650 as well.
nooo don't get 650, save money . its heavier , similar speed, torq, both can highway . this light waaay more fun. 650 waay old, heavy. if extra money buy harley instead of 650...
@@maomekat2369 just sold my Harley, few months back. I do miss cruise control 😂
If you can afford it buy the 650l. I bought x4 40th anniversary bikes recently and about to be 5 with the 25 650l KRT. You only live once bro. You do what you think is best
I actually am more excited that this allowed for the z500, because that seems to be the perfect standard bike
Just bought this as my first bike, funny to see old heads in the comments dog on how slow the bike is, it's entry level you BOTS
Love the old school colour scheme...
Back in 1987 when the first one came out I was racing an FZ600 at Willow Springs and during a practice session a guy with a brand new Ninja 500 blew up his motor right in front of me in turn 5 and he dumped oil through the race line. Luckily I was able to avoid it. After they cleaned it up it was actually the first time I had ever ridden through a cleaned up oil spot and was impressed how good that stuff worked even way back then. They had a 450 class but, I think the guy had to ride in the 600 class so was not as competitive when everyone else was on FZ's Hurricanes and Ninja 600's. Even the CheapPZ 550 was faster of course.
If I was getting my first bike again, I’d definitely have this on my list of potential bikes.
Bike here is a 40th anniversary. We have 2 of the 40th anniversary 500's (wife rides with me on 500 and hers has heated grips so I ride hers lol). So far 500 hit 190kmh+ which is beating friends 400 top speed. In Australia we get the Euro 5 45hp not the 51 hp you guys get 😢. (Can't wait for the warranty to finish)
I’m hoping to see one of these in my future for kart track training 👀🤞🏽
I have a '98 Ninja 500 that is running like amazingly well. Gotta be putting out over 50hp.
7:10 the truck slowly coming up on him lol
Never been this early to a Yammie vid
Such a beautiful bike! I picked up one about a month ago and love it!
It’s a entry bike I know, but you don’t sound all that choked on it bless ❤
The ninja 400/500 really do have some nuts on them. Acceleration is more than enough for a beginner
I put a deposit down on one after seeing how highly you thought of the 400, and then shortly after, you released a video criticizing the concept and spec of the 500. I was concerned I'd made a bad purchase for my first bike. 4 months later, this video comes out and It's on the nose. I want something I can learn on, but I don't want it to shout 'baby bike.' I want something with usable power in town. It's got that in spades. You never feel like you're in the wrong gear when you roll on the throttle. I didn't know it at the time, but after riding the thing every chance I got, I want a first bike that I can ride on for a couple hours without my back hurting.
Yeah, a 180 twin isn't the most exciting sounding thing, but with a slip-on the 500 pops and burbles. It's got a bit of character. Does the 400 do the same?
Kawasaki had a 454 back in the day and that was a great little cruiser. I had a friend that had one and he rode it every where on long trips.
My mom bought one as a learner bike about 15 years ago. It was great for that purpose and actually had a quite a bit of get up and go. I think I rode it more than she did, such a fun bike.
I just searched up this bike for a review and this was uploaded 4 hours ago…
The universe must be telling me something
Great all around review and glad I bought the z500 as a new rider.
Could you explain why you think the 400 is any better in the twistys than the 500? When the 500 can actually pick up speed quicker than the 400 with the lower power band. You kept speaking as if this is a boring bike for touring and the 400 is a more sporty better bike. I’ve raced a 400 and I smoke it off the line every single time. Not throwing shade just genuinely curious. Im sure im over looking something.
I have the base model and love it
Damn I was first comment what can I say I like your videos
same, i use it commute to school everyday, so much fun
We lost a squid in our community, barely 21. If you drop your phone, forget it, those nudes and other pictures you have are not worth a fatality
Did the squid drop the phone or what happened?
Swap a slip to hear that amazing 180 crank, yeah no thanks 😂
Wish the ninja 500 looked like that when I started!
I literally bought one today! 2 hours before post. Lmao
Finally, a vid where papa Yam isn’t bagging Harley Davidson 😅
OOOOFFFFFF he got the BEST COLOUR WAY!!! I want that! I will be straight up, doesn't matter how advance these displays are getting, I still wobble the bike to check the fuel level to this day! LOL it's a habbit
LOVE this bike. The only thing that is stopping me from getting this compared to a sv 650 is the price. Used ninja 400's and 500's are always spendy since they're in high demand. Something like an SV 650 is more viable for somebody like me who doesn't want to spend 4 grand on a bike.
i will warn you though, riding a modern bike will make you regret buying an SV. you get what you pay for
Must be talking about an older model SV650. Definitely not finding a newer one for less than a 400 or 500
@@Johnnyreengo yeah...sv650 AMAZING ....until you try any new 451...then its heavy, slow, unflickable, less fun...
@@maomekat2369 as my first bike I'm going with a sv 650. No doubt I'll end up getting a nicer bike but to start I would prefer not to spend 6-8k on a bike from a dealership
This is actually the bike I am looking to buy in the next 3 months, hopefully I don't get outrageous markups.
Zack courts said the same thing about the 500, a small touring bike. He was told that’s ridiculous, but if that’s what people are feeling then that’s what they are feeling.
ive been waiting for this video for about a week
I love my black 24 500, first bike
Might be worth mentioning that the USB port for both the Ninja and the Z500 SE are Type C to lighting USB. I just bought the Z500 SE and nowhere in the owner's manual does it mention the USB type or the Rideology code. Rideology code is 83354 for both the Ninja 500 and Z500.
Literally just had Oxford heated grips fitted and has it made a difference with night rides. (I'll be fitting same to other bike instead of trying a different brand.) Oxford get hot enough that you can't hold grips on full heat
I've ridden both 400 vs 500 and I prefer the 500. I have never raced on track though. For the streets in Australia the 500 (451) is quicker especially off the line. Some how I'm over 6kmh more on top end than friend with 400. 500 also feels little smoother when changing gears. No complaints from myself on the SE 500
It's sounding pretty redundant to their 400. I think they should scrap it and focus on a 600 class Triple to try and compete with the absolutely gorgeous Daytona 660 :-)
I love bikes 😊
Been looking at this bike for my first bike, been doing dirtbike for abit but I can't wait till spring 😊 might have to fly to pick the bike up bit it's all good
Bro I paid extra $1350 interstate delivery on a 500 and $950 interstate delivery on my other 500. If you really want the bike then don't let anything or anyone stop you I don't have any regrets and now wife got licence and is riding one of the 40th 500 bikes (she has airbag clothes for both of our peace of mind 😂). Hopefully you get your bike soon 👍 from Australia
I’ve been trying to decide between a CBR500R and a Ninja 500, you really can read minds Mr. Yammie Noob
Havent watched the video yet, but id say the ninja is a better option.
ninja is so much lighter, actually the cbr is just really heavy cuz the cfmoto and aprilia are lighter too
Ninja 500 👌
The ninja 400 will run circles around the CBR 500, Honda needs to up it's game
The CBR500R is not worth it
This proves I'm not using nearly enough RPMs in each gear. I have the same bike.
Bro SAME. It’s my first bike and I really don’t know when to shift but I found myself shifting around 6-7k RPM😅
@HODL_PAPI same that's what the book recommends. I'm listening to the engine like a stick shift. Lol
@@michaelmalcom1657 after watching this, I tried shifted later around 9-10k and shifting was a lot smoother so that was cool
@@HODL_PAPI thanks! I'll try it tomorrow!
Some would say this is "slow" bike but most highways in Europe are limited to 130 kph, it's not even legal to speed 200 kph, outside of the German Autobahn (some sections of it have no speed limit).
Sports bikes that hit 300 kph should only be used to full potential on race tracks, public roads are unsafe for such.
I have this 40th edition bike. I also have the new Eliminator and a V-Max. This bike will do 60 mph in right about five seconds, without needing a pro to do it. And from there it will cruise steadily right up to 100 smoothly. Easily faster than the majority of cars on the road. And it feels solid doing it. Slices through the air and feels planted the entire time. The Eliminator climbs very slowly above 75 and doesn't feel nearly as planted. So the bike is plenty fast by any normal riding standard. Can my V-Max technically beat it? Of course, but by how much realistically for normal people riding normal roads? And only then in a straight line. So it's tiring to hear people talking about what bikes are 'faster', when 95 percent of people will never require anything faster, and couldn't even begin to push this bike to it's true limits through the twisties. More bike than most normal people shopping this class will ever need. Imho.
They always make euro versions on the high end bikes that are better than ours. Why not make a US version on the entry level likes for the US that don’t have to meet A2 so at least can have a little something special on the smaller motors 🤷🏻♂️
Im a smol guy maybe 5'5''. This is the bike I've been looking at as a first bike alas I won't be able to do anything bike related for a year or two and who knows what'll be on the market then.
I just checked Kawasaki/ They have 3 categories in this area: Sport, Supersport, and Hypersport. The 500 is in the Sport category. The 400 is in the Supersport category
the 400RR silly.
writing this before i actually watch the video. its a great starter bike. ive had mine since april. been loving it since day one. i can see myself getting a bigger bike soon, but im still keeping this one for local rides and around town. i can easily do highway speeds and i [jokingly] can leave my buddy on his 300 easily. but its still a small bike and has its limits. 7/10 imo.
edit:
after watching the video, yeah. its great all around bike. its nothing special in in racing vs cruising, but for a bike thats fun to cruise around on but can still "get it" when you want to, this is the bike for you. also hell yeah, props for having the same 7/10 for rating. lol.
yup so limited for twice a week 9-5 job rider . better buy a 12k$ 1000 or 636 with cramped riding position , high insurance while literally still having same 0-60 on street...but hey man points when your friend asks is that a 600cc...
Color-Way reminds me of a CBR 600 from the late 80's.
I like it.
Because that is the 40th anniversary edition variant of the n500.
@@BinMan-p6b cool.
@@pinoygal6232 Pinoy ka pala
@@BinMan-p6b Fil-Am
if you no clutch you can get it under 5 seconds 0-60
Isn’t this a 2024 model? Not 2025
After doing research I've learned that my 08 ninja 500r is still a better bike despite still being carbureted
Australia is completely sold out in this bike. Dealer even screwed me over (Last week) Luckily I had already purchased x2 from interstate and didn't miss out. We're happy as days ago second 500 40th bike arrived (Furious at Peter Steven's Geelong for selling my 40th anniversary 500 after calling me saying it's there. I cancelled my 650l krt order because of that. Days later no 500 bike to be found 💯🤬 idiots) I really love the 40th anniversary looks and literally the only reason I bought bikes recently (couple 500, zx4rr and zx6r all 40th anniversary)
It makes Engine start sound like Yamaha 😮
How to call a bike boring, but still sell entries. 😂
I hope Honda gets the message and gives their CBR 500 some voom voom😅
I just saw your video frowning on keyless. Heh
NINJA 500 REVS TO 11700. NINJA 400 REVS TO 12500
You trade higher revs for stroke but to say the ninja 500 revs to 10500....no. Also a tune from 2 wheel dyno works with a pipe and velocity stacks it pulls to 10700 rpms before it drops off 58 hp.
$8,200 OTD? Here in Sydney the same bike is $10,314 Aussie dollars, or around $6,940 in Freedom bucks. And this is one of the most expensive States in Australia to buy a new vehicle. Only Darwin is more expensive at $10,535 ($7,086 USD). You can get the Ninja 500 SE 40th Anniversary Edition for as little as $9,976 ($6,710 USD) if you're willing to live in Adelaide.
Yes, we're a little closer to Thailand, but I don't think that shipping to the US is over $1,200 USD more than shipping to Australia.
Have you actually tried buying one lol. I paid extra $1300 delivery on one and $950 on the other one. $10350 min and good luck buying one Team Moto Epping added $2000 for tail tidy and a slip on
Also I'm Victoria (not a single one available here) I own four 40th anniversary bikes and trust me they weren't easy or cheap to buy
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 I did look at buying one here in Sydney. The dealers I contacted here had stock but wouldn't budge on the $10,314 asking price, but they certainly weren't asking for more than Kawasaki's advertised ride away price. If you paid more than the ride away price listed on Kawasaki's website for your area then I'd be contacting Fair Trading in your State because that's illegal, at least here in NSW it is.
I ended up getting a run out deal on the 2023 Svartpilen 401 instead. Brand new for $6,771 ride away. I couldn't resist at that price.
So this is faster than the ninja h2? Trying to decide on a beginner bike but don’t want to be stuck with something slow
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Yes
Yam have you heard of the ZX-25? It’s from Europe, 250 cc, 4 cylinder, making 40 something hp
That's the perfect little fun bike if you can get one in your country. Unfortunately Australia doesn't get zx25 only zx4rr zx6r
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 same here I’m in canada and I’m stuck with the 4r, 6r, and 10r. I’m just amazed it exists😂
Really sucks you cant lane filter in the US lmao. Even though it has no disadvantages at all. Car drivers fail to see lane filtering just makes traffic flow faster. Hate to be at the back if there are riders in front of me who don’t lane filter because they are counted as 1 whole car (per two riders). And i must wait for them to move before I can. When they lane filter though and go straight to the front, they still don’t impede the speed of the car in the front of the line for some reason. So its literally a win win situation for the biker and the cars behind the biker. Only people who hate this are those who dont check their mirrors before swerving. Because if they get surprised by bikers who filter lanes, then they don’t deserve to drive even if bikers don’t exist
Yamaha Mt 03 or 07 next giveaway PLEASEEE 🙏‼️
Any better colors available?
that 0-60 was rough, omni moto was able to do 4.1
R9 is announced and Yammie is sleeping
Can you please make a traffic video with ninja 500
Cool RS660
Isn't this a 2024 the 2025 has different colorway that was just for 40th aniversary. I could be wrong but had to ask.
Sounds like they want to funnel you into the ninja 650
Didn't the 400 also redline at 11,000? The 300 was all the way at 13,000 though.
Yammie my guy I need to know the best beginner naked bikes. I’m new and taking the MSF this month. I’m thinking either the KTM Duke 390 or to avoid the urge/need to upgrade later im considering the Yamaha MT-07. HELP PLEASE BIG YAMSTERR 🔥🙏🏼
surprise surprise n500 with 180 firing order have better grunt and midrange than rs457 with 270 firing order not be much though ok accroding to couple dyno run theyr basically the same to 5 k rpm n500 start be stronger from 5,5 k rpm and up but its cos manufactory setup it in such way firing order have nothing to do reallly with strong or weak lowend 🤭👌🏻 + yea i agree yamaha must make r4 os cos its 42 hp dont hold pace top bike in this class like ninja 400 ninja 500 rs 457 cfmoto 450 ss and something else there 👌🏻
So it's a less powerful & slower version of the GPz500..?
Do a stoppie
With the CF Moto 450 you get much more bike for the coin. If this 500SE would be from BMW, you would have said it is boring and has no character at all.
Japanese philosophy is "get everyone on two wheels" 🤣🤣🤣 what did u make that up right on the spot? who has ever told u that
"Only redlines at 11"
Is your tachymeter in this video in mph or kmh?
Hey why aren’t there extension parts for these newer bikes?
Nice 👍
Seating position rider triangle compared to the zx4rr?
I cant decide for what to buy the Kaw 500 or the Kawasaki 650 ?! Didnt ride a long time and...what your opinion ?
They're both touring bikes with 2 cyl, if that's what you want. In that price range I'd get an old Daytona, Striple or cbr650 or literally anything with more than 2 cyl on the used market.
@@williamlu4394 ok thanks for answering 💪
Same boat as I'm on a Ninja 300 still. Definitely going to go for the Ninja 650, as you probably should too. It's more comfortable, has more torque, the ergos are great, barely a little more than the 500, and it'll make for a better experience for longer rides on the highway. Plus they sound good above 5k rpms, the 500 sounds like my 300. You just get a little better.. everything with the 650. Plus you're definitely more likely to keep it much longer than the 400/500cc bikes. Just my humble opinion.
@@mannybrar7501 yes i agree, i am more on the 650 ...and thanks
YN I must win😊 me a bike please
Does anyone have any recommendations for how to store your gear, helmet, jacket, etc. when going to class?
just not a fan of the push button start
Honestly, it disturbes me that the name says 500 but the engine is 450, really don't like that.
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Solid bikes, but i hate the lawnmower idle, and the way they sound when riding. I think the only way to address it is to change the header. Kawasaki buts that goofy little tumor looking thing right before the o2 sensor and I think it's what gives it the sound it has. (the putter sounds) The engines great until about 70mph and then it's a long drawn out acceleration, and comes with a built in economy shift buzzer on your male bits around 5K rpm. Because after a few minutes of that buzzing/vibrating at 5k it's just annoying. Capable of interstate riding, but the weight being so light can make it very interesting depending on whats passing you or your passing!
you need to get on an og 500 now
51hp 37lbs of torque definitely beginner
Does this mean Yam will stop dunking on the CBR500R so much since what he described about the this bike being a baby sport touring bike and all rounder is exactly what the Honda has been this ENTIRE time. I don't really care, but just found it funny considering how much he has dunked on the 500R in the past and then seemed ok with this bike.
I think the weight and price of the CBR500R make it a less attractive option vs thr ninja with no redeeming qualities, I can't make an argument for a CB500 vs a 650 class bike for the same money and weight or a smaller bike that's more nimble and cheaper.
@samoksner Looking at the prices here in Canada for new, yeah Honda is more expensive. 500R about 1300-2200 more expensive depending which Kawasaki 500 you look at, so that's fair. The Kawi 650 is only about $700 more than the 500R, so totally valid. Though at that point I'd spend the extra $2000 for Honda's 650 as I think their 650 is the much better product. However Kawasaki does make good value propositions, so fair enough. I bought my 500R starter back in the day used, so didn't take that big financial hit on it.
Is it worth it to buy a 650 over a 500?
The only difference between the SE and Base is the SE has the livery and and LCE Screen. Everything else is 1-to-1 the same.
yes...but the livery man....gets looks from 5 miles away
Not correct. There’s a bunch of added accessories for the SE that he goes over in the video 🤔
@@rtrudel35 The USB and all those other things are also on the basic 500.
Edit: I must have gotten an SE and ripped off the dealership 🤔
@@sethschexneiderlucky you then.
Ok at 7:41 what is that suv doing in the median? I was waiting on you to mention it but I guess that is a Texas thing and not worth mentioning
It really should be called the ninja 450..😅 they are feeling the pressure feom the much better CFMOTO 450ss
this channel become more and more like selling bike video
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